1963 Cessna 205
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Low time 1963 Cessna 205 ready for customized paint interior with 3472 AFTT, engine 536 SMOH and 1359 on 2 blade McCauley prop. IO-470-S with GAMI injectors, long range tanks, Clean airframe with minor hail damage. KX 155 w/KI 209 ILS, KX 170B w/ KI 201c VOR, KMA 24 Audio Panel, KT 76A Transponder, KN 64 DME, UAvionix Sky Beacon ADS-B out, Brittain B2C Wing Leveler, Sigtonics 4-place intercom. Progressive maintenance schedule, recent items include fuel cells and sending units, engine fuel and oil lines, fuel pump, nose strut rebuild, left and right magneto 500 hr inspections and engine mounts. Great economical heavy hauler.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Sandy Thompson
trade-a-plane.com
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$99,000
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Las Vegas, NV | Jun 28, 2026 | 20 days | Active |
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About This Cessna 205
This 1963 Cessna 205 (N8132Z) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 3,472 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 205 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $99,000 to $189,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $99,000.
The 205 cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 700 nm (1,296 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $87/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $175/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $22,000. With 3,472 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Cessna 205 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8132Z.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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